Hmm..

Ways to describe series that work in a way, but in another way, seem not to quite fit. Whoeveer said these first, please consider yourself credited. I wish I had a name for this sort of thing

Fruits Basket- a story about an intergenerational cycle of child abuse

Scott Pilgrim- A meditation on the meaning of adulthood.

Toy Story 1-3- A meditation on loss.

Full Metal Alchemist- A story about overcoming disability and loss.